After the commotion had subsided, Jacob Winters turned severely to Mrs. Leeds.
“As for you, madam, kindly pack your things and leave this house at once. I never want to see you again.”
“But it isn’t even daylight yet. Alicia, poor child, is sleeping——”
“Wake her up. I’ll give you just an hour to get out of the house.”
“You’re a hard, cruel, old man!” Mrs. Leeds cried bitterly, but she hurried up the stairs to obey his command.
After the woman had disappeared, Rosanna picked up her sweater which she had dropped on a chair. She turned toward the door.
“Hold on there,” Jacob called. “Where are you going?”
“I was just leaving. You told Mrs. Leeds——”
“Well, you’re not Mrs. Leeds, are you?” the old man snapped. “If you’re willing, I want you to stay here.”
“You mean—indefinitely?”